An anticipated rainstorm will finally arrive today, with Pasadena expected to see pockets of light rain through noon followed by steady rain developing in the afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.
The rain will persist intermittently — perhaps heavy at times — through the holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
2 to 3 inches of rain will likely fall Thursday and Friday. A second system riding in on the active storm track threatens to dampen Christmas day as well, the NWS said.
At the same time, temperatures will drop significantly below the norm, with Christmas topping out at just 55.
The forecast came with cautions for travelers.
“Moderate rain could create slick roads and travel delays along with high mountain snow accumulations and gusty winds,” forecasters said. “Additional rain and lowering snow levels could impact travel this holiday weekend.”
Pasadena Fire Station 37, at 3430 E. Foothill Blvd., and Station 38, at 1150 Linda Vista Ave., will offer up to 10 sandbags per resident. Fire personnel will be on hand to assist with loading sand into bags if not responding to a call.
Here’s a detailed look at Pasadena’s forecast, from the National Weather Service:
Thursday: Rain. High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday: Rain. High near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest in the evening.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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